I hate these teeth - self conscious now anyone else?

[Overthinker89]

Hi guys, considering having a go at dating again. I really hate my front teeth though (pic below) Has anyone else had braces as an adult or teeth like mine? It makes me sad when I see a photo of myself with them. I'm trying to embrace them to feel empowered but struggling. Maybe my confidence is low after a bad breakup who knows?! I would rather embrace them than pay thousands to sort them as a)don't have the money and b) they are part of me and I think self acceptance/love is important if you can achieve it. That said has anyone ever got braces as an adult. Or on the flip side dated someone with bad teeth and not given a damn 😂😅

lollygaggle this just isn't true about veneers. I had a minimal amount taken off my teeth and they've lasted 20 years!

I have placed veneers that have lasted longer and ones that lasted a couple of years but the research shows they last, on average , 10 years.

A porcelain veneer needs at least 1mm of tooth removing which is a lot , composite less but composite veneers will only last a few years before they need replacing or repairing. Every time you touch a tooth you remove more tooth tissue and it results in more damage.

Okay .... I'm a 'tooth' person, I look after mine, brush, floss, and do regular bleaching procedures (only ever from my dentist, I would never use anything purchased over the counter, or worse still, online). Teeth matter hugely .... so, back to yours ... I think they look great! You have a fab smile and lovely white teeth, I don't think you need to do anything at all to them. But, if you feel conscious of them not being perfectly in line, ask your dentist about what you can do to correct them. I think you look great as you are, though!

You are comparing your teeth to fake ones .

Your teeth have character and look a nice colour and healthy

Don't fall into the trap of thinking everyone has better teeth . They are fake !!

You really have a lovely smile.

I would not class you as having "bad" teeth.

Another one to blame on social media/filters etc, natural teeth are not necessarily bad teeth.

Do NOT get veneers on your perfectly good teeth!!!!! Get braces or Invisalign to correct your smile

Honestly - you have lovely teeth! They aren't tip ex white and Hollywood false, but they are lovely and your smile is too:

If I think about any specific part of my body I always conclude that it's not up to scratch. If I had the money I'd look like the Bride of Wilderstein.

I love your teeth. They are beautiful, white, quirky. They really are not unattractive, I promise. Keep them as they are.

I had Invisalign and composite bonding at 57, I had lots of crowns at the back and very wonky teeth, I’m delighted with the result. They are perfectly straight now, bright and natural white but not glaringly so. Very happy.

So, I honestly didn't think for a second people would respond in such a lovely and thoughtful way. It's honestly really boosted me a little. Sometimes we really can't see things through other people's eyes can we. I really need to get better at not criticising my own self image as I'd never dream of it in others and I'm actively teaching my DS who is 18 months not to focus on "beauty" as something purely physical. It's hard though isn't it. Thanks to everyone who replied. There's some really useful response here and I agree we should celebrate individual difference so maybe I should lean into it. I dated someone once who had chipped a front tooth from falling off his bike and it was actually one of the things I thought was attractive about him. The imperfections. Thanks everyone. I think I will try and not worry about it if I go on a date and just focus on enjoying myself instead. Xxx

Aww what a nice outcome 😊

As previous posters have said.you have a lovely smile .braces will really pull your teeth straight,but to be perfectly honest I think that having a little bit of a unique smile,with healthy white teeth,is actually better than the uniform straight teeth.
I can't think of an actress to compare it to but if you think of Jennifer gray ( baby in dirty dancing) she had a nose that some may have thought was too big.she looked beautiful and her nose was part of her beauty.
Then she got it fixed.nobody recognises her any more.she no longer stands out .
The very thing she disliked was what made her special .
I love a smile,a real smile that makes the face glow. And I love the perceived imperfections.
Your smile is beautiful.and will be beautiful after braces.
Only you know what is best for you.
Whatever you chose will be beautiful.

You have a very nice smile and beautiful bone structure. If you would be happier having orthodontic work to realign your teeth, then that would be fine - people I know who have had similar smiles have been absolutely delighted with the outcome - but, no, I don't think you need to be at all self conscious, as you look very much as though your smile can light up the whole room.

Honestly, your teeth are lovely as they are